tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post3899531710622133844..comments2023-10-26T08:18:06.419-04:00Comments on I Love You More Than Carrots: Leaving {My Toddler} On A Jet Plane {For The First Time} ...Ashley Paigehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13704815842567582229noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-79583589689061866072012-02-22T10:33:21.288-05:002012-02-22T10:33:21.288-05:00I freak out too. It took me 18 months to let Colto...I freak out too. It took me 18 months to let Colton stay the night with my grandparents (the ONLY place he has stayed) and he is 2. I also like our routine and I don't want anyone (besides me) to mess it up! <br /><br />Have fun!Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01700287219255097696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-91655077243857958512012-02-21T20:00:41.660-05:002012-02-21T20:00:41.660-05:00I just left Evalyn overnight for the first time tw...I just left Evalyn overnight for the first time two weekends ago. And surprisingly? I didn't even worry for a second. It was wonderful. You will have a blast and he will be just fine. And trust me, it will be the best moment EVER when you walk in the door at the end of your trip and see his excitement when he sees your face.Lucy Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09172695235913542465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-50588333181302644722012-02-21T10:40:00.181-05:002012-02-21T10:40:00.181-05:00THAT is adorable. All of it. The goodie bags? Why ...THAT is adorable. All of it. The goodie bags? Why didn't I think of that? (maybe because $30 times four is a lot of extra Blissdom budget!). What are these glow sticks that you speak of? They sound like something the kids would L.O.V.E.<br /><br />I'm leaving the youngest for the first time ever. I may have to text my hubs at regular intervals asking for pictures.Greta @gfunkifiedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03533837096223094349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-55257618078138329122012-02-21T08:48:17.826-05:002012-02-21T08:48:17.826-05:00I've never left Grayson either overnight. I ha...I've never left Grayson either overnight. I have spaz attacks with regular babysitters! <br /><br />I know C will have so much fun with his daddy & grandparents, and you will be fine, too! He'll love the little treat bags and I bet you will get the best greeting ever when you get back! <br /><br />Can't wait to meet you!!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11827364328769026492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-73741910025065101162012-02-20T17:43:05.977-05:002012-02-20T17:43:05.977-05:00Loooooove your idea of leaving him presents to ope...Loooooove your idea of leaving him presents to open each that that you're gone! What a good Mommy :o)Pamela Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07400529992270041824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-34435406440884499952012-02-20T16:28:05.653-05:002012-02-20T16:28:05.653-05:00I totally understand the freak out. In September o...I totally understand the freak out. In September of last year, my hubby took my son (who was 10 moths at the time) to Hawaii to go visit our family for two weeks. Let me tell you, that was the longest 2 weeks in my life. And to make it worst, when they came back, my baby forgot who I was for a day or two. <br /><br />I love the daily goodie bags. Such a great idea.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02376209167541985275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-24259721988490056162012-02-20T10:05:48.095-05:002012-02-20T10:05:48.095-05:00I'm working up the the nerve to MAYBE leave Ki...I'm working up the the nerve to MAYBE leave Kitty with my mom when I do my half marathon in August. MAYBE.<br /><br />You hit the nail on the head, lovah - she's my full-time job! And I love her more than anything! When you put your every waking (and sleeping) moment into raising a productive member of society, you have a system and a standard! You also can get a little myopic :) ENJOY your time away and come back and teach us EVERYTHING, mkay?Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04090085074817685100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-23868994782869962752012-02-20T09:32:59.206-05:002012-02-20T09:32:59.206-05:00This was me before Hubs and I went off to Vegas th...This was me before Hubs and I went off to Vegas this past fall.<br /><br />You'll be fine, he'll be fine AND you need this time!<br /><br />Enjoy yourself at Blissdom!Melissa at Tall Blonde Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16558729735720813077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-81924779643614772402012-02-20T08:44:48.649-05:002012-02-20T08:44:48.649-05:00You are not alone. I thought I would have a compl...You are not alone. I thought I would have a complete and total melt down when I left my kids for the first time (for 3 days). It was hard and I missed them terribly, but I had a lot of fun. Have fun in Blissdom. Love the cute bags you made for Carter. Very sweet.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10104868583438944561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-23194321451604790202012-02-20T03:36:58.736-05:002012-02-20T03:36:58.736-05:00LOVE those bags! I'm stealing this in the futu...LOVE those bags! I'm stealing this in the future if I need to. You're such a good mama. I too abide by our routine and go crazy if something odd gets thrown in the mix. Enjoy your time away!Kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15375699820692495422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-8699903569252296192012-02-19T20:39:55.289-05:002012-02-19T20:39:55.289-05:00I tell you what! I'm the same way when it come...I tell you what! I'm the same way when it comes to Chloe. Although, I haven't ever left her over night. But I have a feeling I would be the same way. She has certain things that only Husband and I know about. Like she takes her milk in a certain sippy and her water in a certain sippy, and that she won't take her milk from the water sippy, and visa versa. And that we do mornings a certain way....and she has certain things that she eats in the morning because she has to be able to eat what Day Care has for her morning snack. So, if she's having a bagel at school, she won't get a waffle at home...that sort of thing. So, I know exactly how you feel! You are an amazing Mommy, and if I were leaving for 4 days, I'd make the same rules and post them EVERYWHERE! LOL! I hope that you have a great Mommy time out and enjoy yourself!!Crystal Seedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14708250531613995222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-637918213857591692012-02-19T19:40:51.584-05:002012-02-19T19:40:51.584-05:00I know how you feel. Your an awesome mom & tho...I know how you feel. Your an awesome mom & those goodie bags are such a cute idea. Have a good tripJoeyleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13897062987394378407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-68835484808319103772012-02-19T19:31:39.233-05:002012-02-19T19:31:39.233-05:00I think it's healthy that you're going and...I think it's healthy that you're going and getting some "me" time!<br /><br />I have left Thatcher overnight 4 times in the 1st year, and it's hard every time, but they do great. It's healthy for them to see you come and leave and have some things that you do on your own, I think! And, they really are just fine - amazingly our parents and spouses have it under control when we're away, but they're relieved to see us when we get back, too!<br /><br />I definitely didn't get him presents or fun things for when I was gone so you win mom of the year! Way more thoughtful than me - ha ha!Happiness Is...https://www.blogger.com/profile/07594890203832107292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-78862203658875692212012-02-19T19:29:19.347-05:002012-02-19T19:29:19.347-05:00You are a fun mom! I'm leaving my six kids wit...You are a fun mom! I'm leaving my six kids with nothing fun like that. I'm not sharing your post with them at all. ;) You'll have fun, you'll wonder what he's doing, you'll miss him, you might cry. But you'll all survive, and next time it will be easier. Looking forward to meeting you!nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06605426195521274662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-75720114183249669512012-02-19T17:55:46.360-05:002012-02-19T17:55:46.360-05:00Thank you for reassuring me that it is not weird t...Thank you for reassuring me that it is not weird to not be able to predict in the foreseeable future when I will be "ready" to leave my baby.<br /><br />You obviously have great help, are prepared, have a fun trip planned--but it's still hard! Enjoy your time and you will be SO happy to return home!Allycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17521915553856935190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-86217019582180935322012-02-19T17:52:38.944-05:002012-02-19T17:52:38.944-05:00Those bags are fabulous! What a fun mommy!!Those bags are fabulous! What a fun mommy!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14969309125062365570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-38583435818631400512012-02-19T16:53:13.136-05:002012-02-19T16:53:13.136-05:00Have a great trip, and relax...it will all be fine...Have a great trip, and relax...it will all be fine. From someone who has done the same freakout before going away, I can totally relate. I've done it a few times now...sometimes just a night, so far no longer than 4 nights myself. Only one night that both my husband and I have been away from the Tomster. Our "schedule" with Tommy, however, is nothing like yours since I'm only home all day with him on the weekends. It will be a mini vacation for you and him, and I bet as much fun as he'll have with Daddy and his grandma and grandpa, he'll appreciate his Mama even more when you are back!Suzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17310043163074136313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-84151035018978982922012-02-19T16:27:19.560-05:002012-02-19T16:27:19.560-05:00Um. It looks like I hijacked ilymtc and wrote a po...Um. It looks like I hijacked ilymtc and wrote a post. Seriously. I smiled and even teared up a time or two noticing the similarities. you are a wonderful mommy and carter is very lucky to have someone that puts so much time and thought into him. Of course you will miss each other! But the time will fly! And he'll be so excited to see you when you get home! I'm excited for you and I'm excited to see just how much fun you both have! <br /><br />Xoxo{annie_loo} @ The Farrar Fourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07215437893745739311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-75406337645801494262012-02-19T14:59:19.997-05:002012-02-19T14:59:19.997-05:00Look at you super mom!! This is a big step! I pr...Look at you super mom!! This is a big step! I probably spend more time away from Jamie in one week than you've ever spent away from Carter. So speaking from experience it will all be ok!<br /><br />When I left Jamie for the first time overnight I tried to make my dad a list. He saw it and laughed. Looked at me and said "you do realize I managed to keep you alive for 30 years right?". He then promptly picked up Jamie's stuff and off they went. Sans list. And you know what? They did great! And so will Carter!<br /><br />Hopefully you do great too! Try and enjoy yourself!!Mrs EyeCanSeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06481991213562788059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-64648144501159740942012-02-19T14:32:37.634-05:002012-02-19T14:32:37.634-05:00Love the gift bag ideas!! And he and you will do f...Love the gift bag ideas!! And he and you will do fine woman. Enjoy your trip! So wish I was going!!Perfectly Imperfecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128584550959614381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-45229889887657688512012-02-19T13:45:54.461-05:002012-02-19T13:45:54.461-05:00Awww your an awesome mama...making up little goodi...Awww your an awesome mama...making up little goodie bags for him, adorable!!LWLHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13975262231105253072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-5058263885586158552012-02-19T13:40:21.107-05:002012-02-19T13:40:21.107-05:00C is going to have a blast with his daddy! good ti...C is going to have a blast with his daddy! good time for some male bonding :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08808382220956888498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-16189377230929452842012-02-19T13:14:12.601-05:002012-02-19T13:14:12.601-05:00C is going to love having his grandparents there! ...C is going to love having his grandparents there! Plus all those awesome gifts :-)<br />Looking forward to meeting you Sunday!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03309518652584681592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-20805887385262625852012-02-19T13:03:21.694-05:002012-02-19T13:03:21.694-05:00Really the laminated schedule isn't bad. We le...Really the laminated schedule isn't bad. We left Chase with my parents last night with plans for them to put him to bed. 7:45 we get a text "he's been crying for a half hour" so we raced home to our poor little never been put to bed by anyone else teething baby. I'm sure if we weren't just a half hour away my parents could have given him ibuprofen and he would have gone to sleep eventually.Meaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01166675839896294650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-32012841794206794452012-02-19T12:09:19.446-05:002012-02-19T12:09:19.446-05:00Great gift bags! You go on and enjoy yourself in ...Great gift bags! You go on and enjoy yourself in TN!Adrienne at La Vita e Bellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12731246239671987371noreply@blogger.com